Espírito Santo district, Espírito Santo, Brazil

Places to visit near Castelo

Castelo is a town in Espírito Santo district, Espírito Santo, Brazil, home to about 20,198 people. Within 50 km by road there are 114 places to visit — 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 waterfalls, 1 beaches & coast and 9 caves. The must-see places are Parque Estadual de Forno Grande (16 km), Parque Estadual de Pedra Azul (35 km) and Itapemirim River (35 km).

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Castelo, Espírito Santo
Castelo, Espírito Santo district, Espírito Santo, Brazil. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Castelo at a glance

Location
Espírito Santo district, Espírito Santo, Brazil
Population
about 20,198
Coordinates
20.6036° S, 41.1847° W
Places within 50 km
114 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Castelo

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Castelo

96 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Castelo. The closest is Rampa de Apeninos (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Castelo

82 waterfalls within 100 km of Castelo. The closest is Cachoeira Do Prata (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Castelo

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Castelo. The closest is Mangue Seco (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Castelo

14 caves within 100 km of Castelo. The closest is Gruta Boa Sorte (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Castelo

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Castelo. The closest is Nossa Senhora Aprecida - Santinha (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Castelo

11 museums within 100 km of Castelo. The closest is Maurílio Coelho Hunting Hoot Factory (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Castelo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Castelo
  2. 2 km Parque Estadual de Mata Das Flores · nature spot, Espírito Santo
  3. 4 km Rampa de Apeninos · viewpoint, Espírito Santo
  4. 13 km Parque Estadual de Forno Grande · nature spot, Espírito Santo
  5. 21 km Castelo River · river spot, Espírito Santo
  6. 3 km Nossa Senhora Aprecida - Santinha · heritage site, Espírito Santo
  7. 3 km Back to Castelo

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    Within 15 km of Castelo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Castelo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4696Rampa de Apeninos (3 km)
    Waterfalls3282Cachoeira Do Prata (9 km)
    Beaches & coast119Mangue Seco (15 km)
    Caves914Gruta Boa Sorte (12 km)
    Forts & heritage1013Nossa Senhora Aprecida - Santinha (3 km)
    Museums611Maurílio Coelho Hunting Hoot Factory (34 km)
    Churches57Catedral de São Pedro (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Parque Estadual de Mata Das Flores (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves14Castelo River (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lagoa da Piabanha (65 km)

    Castelo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Castelo?

    Parque Estadual de Forno Grande (nature spot, about 16 km), Parque Estadual de Mata Das Flores (nature spot, about 2 km), Nossa Senhora Aprecida - Santinha (heritage site, about 3 km), Rampa de Apeninos (viewpoint, about 3 km), Castelo River (river spot, about 6 km), Cristo Redentor (heritage site, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Castelo?

    114 places on Spotwander: 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 waterfalls, 1 beach, 9 caves, 10 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Castelo?

    Rampa de Apeninos, about 3 km by road; Serra Sete Voltas (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Castelo?

    Cachoeira Do Prata, about 9 km by road; Cachoeira de Bom Jardim (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Castelo?

    Mangue Seco, about 15 km by road; Pedra Do Pecado (56 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Castelo?

    Start in Castelo, visit Parque Estadual de Mata Das Flores, then Rampa de Apeninos, then Parque Estadual de Forno Grande, then Castelo River, then Nossa Senhora Aprecida - Santinha, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Castelo?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves.

    Towns near Castelo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Castelo’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Castelo on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.